Kunlun Xinjiang Tourism Train How to Play Cost Plus Registration One Article Understand
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Kunlun Special Train Booking Center
🚂 What is it like to travel across Xinjiang while lying down?
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, the pain point of travel has never been that the scenery is not beautiful enough, but that the distances are too great. The fatigue of hundreds of kilometers of driving, frequent luggage handling, and rushing at dawn and dusk often makes ‘slow travel’ a luxury. The continuously upgraded ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train in 2026 is redefining in-depth travel in Xinjiang in a leisurely way — the train moves with you, you have a fixed berth throughout, sightsee during the day, and sleep soundly at night, truly realizing a ‘mobile home with moving scenery.’
🌄 Routes and Destinations:A Panoramic Journey Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The ‘Kunlun’ is not an ordinary train, but a high-end loop tourist special train created by the Urumqi Railway Department in 2023 and fully optimized in 2026. It connects Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes: from the blazing red of the Flaming Mountains to the majesty of the Tianshan Grand Canyon; from the thousand-year-old alleys of Kashgar Old City to the crystal-clear白沙湖 (Baisha Lake); from the rolling green of the Nalati Grassland to the autumn fairy tale of Kanas Lake; and to the snow-capped mountain reflections of Tianchi Lake… The entire journey covers diverse terrains such as deserts, snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, ancient cities, and ethnic villages, completing a quintessential loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 14 days.
The special train adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model. Tourists explore the destinations in depth during the day and return to their exclusive cabins at night to rest, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels or drag luggage, greatly reducing the physical exertion of long-distance travel. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and families who prefer a relaxed pace and value comfort.
The carriage design blends modern comfort with regional aesthetics, with soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang elements, creating a warm and homey atmosphere. The entire train is recommended to have 8 sleeper carriages, with passenger capacity controlled at a reasonable level to ensure service quality and spatial privacy.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Special Train) – Kuqa
🚂 What is it like to travel across Xinjiang while lying down?Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Morning arrival in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan County
Day 5:Taxkorgan County – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Home Visit – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Special Train – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town/Xinyuan
Day 8:Nalati Sky Grassland – Gongliu
Day 9:Kuerdening Grassland – Six-Star Street – Huiyuan Ancient City – Lavender Manor – Yining/Kokdala
Day 10:Yining/Kokdala – Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Railway Station to Altay
Day 11:Morning arrival in Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, the pain point of travel has never been that the scenery is not beautiful enough, but that the distances are too great. The fatigue of hundreds of kilometers of driving, frequent luggage handling, and rushing at dawn and dusk often makes ‘slow travel’ a luxury. The continuously upgraded ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train in 2026 is redefining in-depth travel in Xinjiang in a leisurely way — the train moves with you, you have a fixed berth throughout, sightsee during the day, and sleep soundly at night, truly realizing a ‘mobile home with moving scenery.’Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuva Home Visit – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
Day 13:Morning arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:Road access, scenic area openings, and weather conditions involved in the itinerary may be affected by objective factors. The travel agency, while ensuring core attractions, can negotiate with tourists for reasonable changes to the visiting order or transportation methods.
💰 Price Explanation
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train is a high-end tourist special train created by Urumqi in 2023. Here is a detailed introduction:
Carriage Facilities:The entire train is designed with sleeper berths, including hard sleeper, soft sleeper carriages, and high-end cabins. Soft sleeper carriages are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, and wardrobes, with soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang folk characteristics.
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train has a total of 8 sleeper carriages. Its capacity varies depending on the room type, as follows:
Double-decker soft sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Double lower berth soft sleeper (shared bathroom):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking Center Manager: Wang Fei
🌄 Routes and Destinations: A Panoramic Journey Across Northern and Southern XinjiangSingle cabin soft sleeper (with washroom/desk):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Double-decker soft sleeper (with bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):Each carriage accommodates 20 people.
Price:
Kunlun · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Departure Dates:May 22
Four-person cabin (shared bathroom):Upper berth 14,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 15,800 RMB/person
Two-person cabin (shared bathroom):Upper berth 17,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
Two-person cabin (flat berth):Lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
Two-person cabin (private bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 23,800 RMB/person
Kunlun · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
The ‘Kunlun’ is not an ordinary train, but a high-end loop tourist special train created by the Urumqi Railway Department in 2023 and fully optimized in 2026. It connects Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes: from the blazing red of the Flaming Mountains to the majesty of the Tianshan Grand Canyon; from the thousand-year-old alleys of Kashgar Old City to the crystal-clear Baisha Lake; from the rolling green of the Nalati Grassland to the autumn fairy tale of Kanas Lake; and to the snow-capped mountain reflections of Tianchi Lake… The entire journey covers diverse terrains such as deserts, snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, ancient cities, and ethnic villages, completing a quintessential loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 14 days.Departure Dates:June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14
Four-person cabin (shared bathroom):Upper berth 15,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 16,800 RMB/person
Two-person cabin (shared bathroom):Upper berth 18,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
Two-person cabin (flat berth):Lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
Two-person cabin (private bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 24,800 RMB/person
Kunlun · Premium Group · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Departure Dates:May 22, Single room 38,800 RMB/person
Kunlun · Premium Group · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
Departure Dates:June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14. Single room 39,800 RMB/person
> All prices and availability information may fluctuate with departure dates; the specific details are subject to the signed travel contract between both parties.
The special train adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model. Tourists explore the destinations in depth during the day and return to their exclusive cabins at night to rest, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels or drag luggage, greatly reducing the physical exertion of long-distance travel. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and families who prefer a relaxed pace and value comfort.📞 Registration Method
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone:Contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for inquiries
WeChat:Contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for inquiries
Address information, please contact customer service directly.
🧳 Cost and Service Description
Costs usually include: sleeper berth accommodation on the special train, first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, local 2+1 high-end business car transfers, some specialty meals (such as fruit feast), dedicated crew service and 24-hour butler service, ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage assistance at Urumqi Station, and multiple hourly room showers for rest, etc.
Not included:Round-trip transportation from departure point to Urumqi, some main meals, personal expenses, self-funded items within scenic spots, and optional experience activities (such as Yunxiao Peak cable car, sailing experience, etc.).
All service content and specific arrangements are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract. In case of force majeure factors or policy changes during the itinerary, both parties can negotiate for reasonable optimization to ensure the completeness and quality of the travel experience.
This journey is not just about seeing the scenery, but also a choice of lifestyle — waking up on a speeding train, with a different world outside the window. The 2026 ‘Kunlun’ train, with more mature operations, more comfortable carriages, and a more reasonable pace, invites you to slow down and truly appreciate Xinjiang.
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